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True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

Data points exist only on the y-axis.
 

 2. 

A collection of related data points in a chart is called a data series.
 

 3. 

Each value in a chart is called a data series.
 

 4. 

Charts are derived from worksheet data.
 

 5. 

Tick marks create a scale of measure for each value on the y-axis.
 

 6. 

A chart's vertical axis is called the y-axis.
 

 7. 

A collection of tick marks requires a legend.
 

 8. 

A bar chart compares distinct, unrelated objects over time using a horizontal format.
 

 9. 

An area chart shows the relationship of parts to a whole.
 

 10. 

A line chart compares trends over even time intervals.
 

 11. 

A pie chart is mainly used in scientific disciplines.
 

 12. 

The Excel program defaults to a column chart.
 

 13. 

Both area and pie charts can be used to show changes over time.
 

 14. 

A pie chart shows changes in data over long periods of time.
 

 15. 

A combination chart combines a column and line chart to compare data requiring different scales of measure.
 

 16. 

The Chart Wizard uses a series of dialog boxes.
 

 17. 

Selection handles are small black squares at the corners and sides of the chart's border that indicate the chart is in Design mode.
 

 18. 

When you select a cell, Chart Wizard will allow you to create a chart.
 

 19. 

The Chart Wizard button is located on the Edit menu.
 

 20. 

You can move charts anywhere on a worksheet without affecting formulas or data in the worksheet.
 

 21. 

You cannot change the position of a legend.
 

 22. 

To deselect a chart element, double click the selection handle.
 

 23. 

To manipulate data in a chart, you must first change the data in the worksheet.
 

 24. 

If you change data values in a worksheet, the chart will be updated automatically to reflect the new data.
 

 25. 

If columns are obscured in a 3-dimensional chart, you can rotate the chart for a better view.
 

 26. 

To rotate a chart, you must double-click the chart then select Flip on the Edit menu.
 

 27. 

Gridlines are the horizontal lines in the chart that enable the eye to follow the value on an axis.
 

 28. 

Chart enhancement buttons are on the Formatting toolbar.
 

 29. 

The Format Data Series dialog box allows you to change the patterns on a chart.
 

 30. 

In a pie chart, slices that are pulled away are referred to as "exploded."
 

 31. 

The Chart menu only appears on the menu bar when a chart or one of its objects is selected.
 

 32. 

You can add a text annotation to a chart using the Chart toolbar.
 
 
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 33. 

In the figure above, item 2 points to a sample chart with gridlines.
 

 34. 

In the figure above, item 3 indicates the x-axis gridlines have NOT been selected.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 35. 

What indicates the scale of measure for each value on the y-axis?
a.
Data points
b.
Tick marks
c.
Data markers
d.
Data series
 

 36. 

A(n) ____ identifies each data series in a chart.
a.
Axis
b.
Data point
c.
Data marker
d.
Legend
 

 37. 

The x-axis and y-axis are, respectively, the ____.
a.
Horizontal and vertical axes
b.
Data series
c.
Tick markers
d.
Vertical and horizontal axes
 

 38. 

Before creating a chart, do all of the following EXCEPT ____.
a.
Plan what you want the chart to show
b.
Decide the color of the chart and background
c.
Decide how you want the chart to look
d.
Decide what chart type is most appropriate
 

 39. 

A collection of related data points is called a ____.
a.
Data marker
b.
Tick marks
c.
Data point
d.
Data series
 

 40. 

In a chart, each data point is visually represented by a ____.
a.
Data marker
b.
Tick mark
c.
Data point
d.
Data series
 

 41. 

Each value selected for a chart is called a ____.
a.
Data marker
b.
Tick mark
c.
Data point
d.
Data series
 

 42. 

On a chart created in Excel, the horizontal axis is called the ____.
a.
X-axis
b.
Y-axis
c.
Data marker
d.
Legend
 

 43. 

On a chart created in Excel, the vertical axis is called the ____.
a.
X-axis
b.
Y-axis
c.
Z-axis
d.
None of the above
 

 44. 

An XY (scatter) chart ____.
a.
Compares distinct, unrelated objects over time using a horizontal format
b.
Compares trends over even time intervals
c.
Compares trends over uneven time or measurement intervals
d.
Combines a column and line chart to compare data requiring different scales of measure
 

 45. 

To show how volume changes over time use a(n) ____.
a.
Area chart
b.
Bar chart
c.
Column chart
d.
Line chart
 

 46. 

Which type of chart best shows the relationship of parts to a whole?
a.
Bar
b.
Line
c.
Column
d.
Pie
 

 47. 

The Excel program defaults to a(n) ____ chart.
a.
Area
b.
Bar
c.
Column
d.
Line
 

 48. 

Which chart types are part of a combination chart?
a.
Bar and column
b.
Column and line
c.
Line and bar
d.
Pie and column
 

 49. 

Which type of chart would best show the total volume of June sales, divided by each of four territories?
a.
Scatter
b.
Pie
c.
Bar
d.
Line
 

 50. 

Which two charts compare trends over time intervals?
a.
Bar and pie
b.
Pie and area
c.
Area and line
d.
Line and XY (scatter)
 

 51. 

Which chart type would you use to compare unrelated objects over time using a horizontal format?
a.
Area
b.
Bar
c.
Column
d.
Line
 

 52. 

To delete a chart, select it and then press ____.
a.
Tab
b.
Enter
c.
Delete
d.
Esc
 

 53. 

Excel leads you through the chart creation process when you click the ____ button on the Standard toolbar.
a.
Chart Wizard
b.
Selection handles
c.
Format Chart
d.
None of the above
 

 54. 

You can rotate a 3-dimensional chart to ____.
a.
Get a better fit on the page
b.
Get a better view of columns
c.
Reduce it to 2-dimensions
d.
Reverse the axes
 

 55. 

You can easily change chart types using buttons on the ____ toolbar.
a.
Chart
b.
Edit
c.
Chart Type
d.
Rotate
 

 56. 

Which of the following statements is NOT true of Excel charts?
a.
Charts are easy to modify.
b.
It is easy to change a chart type.
c.
If you change data values in a worksheet, the chart is automatically updated.
d.
Excel charts cannot override Chart Wizard recommendations.
 

 57. 

All of the following charts can be created in Excel by pressing a chart button EXCEPT ____.
a.
Bar
b.
3-dimensional line
c.
Radar
d.
Flow
 

 58. 

Text annotations are ____ that you add to draw attention to a certain part of a chart.
a.
Arrows
b.
Titles
c.
Labels
d.
Notes
 

 59. 

In a pie chart, slices that are pulled away are said to be ____.
a.
Identified
b.
Exploded
c.
Opened
d.
Strayed
 
 
excelworkingwithcha_files/i0630000.jpg
 

 60. 

In the figure above, item 3 points to the chart legend that identifies the four ____.
a.
Sample charts
b.
Chart axes
c.
Data series
d.
Sales territories
 

 61. 

In the figure above, item 1 points to the ____.
a.
Chart options
b.
Sample chart
c.
Labels
d.
Selection handles
 

 62. 

In the figure above, item 2 points to the ____.
a.
Legend
b.
Chart title
c.
Worksheet title
d.
None of the above
 
 
excelworkingwithcha_files/i0670000.jpg
 

 63. 

In the figure above, which item number would you select to create a chart comparing distinct, unrelated objects overtime?
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4
 

 64. 

In the figure above, which item number would you choose to create a chart that compares trends over even time intervals?
a.
1
b.
2
c.
3
d.
4
 

 65. 

The figure above illustrates the 18 chart types in the ____.
a.
Chart Type palette
b.
Chart Enhancement list box
c.
Chart Wizard dialog box
d.
None of the above
 

 66. 

In the figure above, item 3 allows you to create a ____ chart.
a.
3-D pie
b.
2-D pie
c.
2-D area
d.
None of the above
 

 67. 

In the figure above, item 4 allows you to create a ____ chart
a.
3-D cylinder
b.
3-D cone
c.
3-D area
d.
2-D area
 

Completion
Complete each sentence or statement.
 

 68. 

The ____________________ axis is the horizontal axis.
 

 

 69. 

Data points are visually represented by a data ____________________.
 

 

 70. 

The ____________________ axis is the vertical axis.
 

 

 71. 

A(n) ____________________ identifies the data series in a chart.
 

 

 72. 

The ____________________ marks on the y-axis create a scale of measure for each value.
 

 

 73. 

The Excel default chart type is the ____________________ chart.
 

 

 74. 

A(n) ____________________ chart shows how volume changes over time.
 

 

 75. 

A bar chart compares distinct, unrelated objects over time using a(n) ____________________ format.
 

 

 76. 

A column chart compares distinct, unrelated objects over time using a(n) ____________________ format.
 

 

 77. 

A combination chart includes a line and a(n) ____________________ chart.
 

 

 78. 

A(n) ____________________ chart shows the relationship of parts to a whole.
 

 

 79. 

Sizing ____________________ are small black squares at the corners and sides of the chart's border, indicating the chart is selected.
 

 

 80. 

You can erase a chart from a worksheet by selecting it and pressing ____________________.
 

 

 81. 

Charts are graphics, or drawn ____________________, and have no specific cell or range address.
 

 

 82. 

The Chart Objects list box appears on the ____________________ toolbar.
 

 

 83. 

Most charts can be viewed in two-dimensional and ____________________-dimensional forms.
 

 

 84. 

You can ____________________ a 3-dimensional chart to get a better view of columns or bars.
 

 

 85. 

____________________ are the horizontal lines in the chart that enable you to follow the value on an axis.
 

 

 86. 

You can change the color of a data series by using the ____________________ Data Series dialog box.
 

 

 87. 

To change the font and font size of a chart's axis text, ____________________-click the text to open the Format Axis dialog box.
 

 

 88. 

Additional labels that highlight information in a chart are called ____________________ annotations.
 

 

 89. 

To add an arrow to a section of a chart, click the arrow button on the ____________________ toolbar.
 

 

 90. 

You can emphasize a pie slice in a pie chart by ____________________ it, or pulling it away from the pie chart.
 

 

 91. 

You can print a chart in portrait or ____________________ orientation.
 

 

 92. 

____________________ orientation turns the page sideways.
 

 

 93. 

To change the orientation of the page, open the Page ____________________ dialog box.
 

 

 94. 

To see what your chart will look like before it is printed, click the ____________________ button on the Standard toolbar.
 

 

 95. 

Placing the mouse pointer over a chart object displays an identifying ____________________.
 

 
 
excelworkingwithcha_files/i1020000.jpg
 

 96. 

The figure above illustrates the Chart Options ____________________ box.
 

 

 97. 

In the figure above, item 1 indicates the Gridlines ____________________ has been selected.
 

 



 
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